Thermaltake SopranoRS 101 Enclosure

Introduction:

    November 2005: my first review for VH, which was the Thermaltake Swing case. Fast forward to today's review, and we have the Thermaltake SopranoRS 101 - which, to me, looks like an updated version of the Swing enclosure. Some of the new features include a bezel door, upgraded tool-free mounting systems, and a window panel with the option to add additional fans. One feature that stands out will be the High-gloss Piano finish on the bezel and door.

About Thermaltake:

    Thermaltake Technology Co., Ltd. started its core business based on our extensive knowledge of PC thermal management during the era where the area of performance CPU cooling was only exclusive for "overclockers" or PC enthusiasts. With the company's initial launch of Orb coolers, it created waves of shocks and appraisals throughout the gaming and overclocking communities. Thermaltake quickly became the name gamers turn to when they need high-end and reliable thermal solutions.

    With company's core business of CPU cooling still growing at a vast rate, Thermaltake made another grand entry to the PC chassis industry. To date, Thermaltake has always been considered as the pioneering company that revolutionized the PC chassis industry with Xaser series enclosures. The typical and traditional beige and plastic front panel design was outdone by Xaser series chassis's atypical gaming red and aluminum front panel. It was also the first enclosure available to public with Hardcano unit which provided users full control over computer's thermal management system.

Specifications:

Packaging:

Retail Box

Protection

    Thermaltake kept the retail box simple by leaving it cardboard-brown with the graphics details done in black ink. The shipping protection on the inside is done with the regular Styrofoam, but the case is wrapped in a fabric bag versus a plastic bag. This might be done to prevent scratching to the piano finish.

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